Description
This solar lantern pairs a black steel wire cage with a clear plastic shade shaped like an old-fashioned bulb, and inside that shade a fine string of integrated LEDs glows like a cluster of tiny fairy lights. The cage is made from slim black rods arranged in a faceted, geometric pattern, topped by a round black cap that carries the solar panel, with a wire carry handle arching over the top. It stands 15.5cm tall and measures 13cm in diameter, a compact size that sits comfortably on a side table, a shelf or a windowsill.
Because the panel charges from daylight, the lantern does best in an open, sunny spot where the cap can catch plenty of light during the day. It weighs just 0.18KG, so the handle makes it easy to lift and carry to wherever you want a soft glow in the evening, from the middle of a dining table to the corner beside a favourite chair. The black cage and clear shade give it a crisp monochrome look that sits happily with plain modern furniture and with warmer timber and stone alike. With no plug and no cable, there is nothing to run to a socket, so it can go where a mains light would struggle to reach.
The body is steel and the shade is plastic, a sensible pairing for a light you will pick up often, since plastic is lighter than glass and far less likely to break if it takes a knock. An on/off switch puts you in charge of when it lights, and it runs on one AAA NiMH battery rated at 200mAh, with an operating voltage of 1.2V. NiMH is a rechargeable battery type, which suits a light that charges itself from the sun. The installation instructions come as a download, and they are worth a quick read before you first use the lantern.
Specification
| Body Material |
Steel |
| Body Colour |
Black |
| Shade Material |
Plastic |
| Shade Colour |
Clear |
| Light Source |
LED, integrated |
| Height |
15.5cm |
| Diameter |
13cm |
| Weight |
0.18KG |
| Battery Count |
1 |
| Operating Voltage |
1.2V |
| Switch |
On/off switch |
| Battery |
AAA, NiMH, 200mAh |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Does the solar lantern need a plug or a cable?
No. The panel in the black cap charges from daylight, so there is no plug or cable, and the lantern does best in an open, sunny spot.
How big is the lantern?
It stands 15.5cm tall and measures 13cm in diameter, and it weighs just 0.18KG, so it is easy to carry by its wire handle.
What battery does the lantern use?
It runs on one AAA NiMH battery rated at 200mAh, with an operating voltage of 1.2V, and NiMH is a rechargeable battery type.
Does the lantern have an on/off switch?
Yes. It has an on/off switch, so you decide when it lights, which is handy when you want it dark for an evening or are putting it away.
What colour is the lantern?
The steel cage, cap and handle are black, and the bulb-shaped shade is clear plastic, which lets the integrated LEDs inside show through clearly.